Laboratory Manager

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees all aspects of the Laboratory. Must have experience in all areas of laboratory analysis and possess a general working knowledge with the various test procedures and methodologies used. Must have sufficient experience in both a laboratory environment and in a previous supervision role to provide the necessary leadership and problem solving, that this position requires.

Requirements

Capable of developing mechanical abilities to operate and maintain complex laboratory instruments and to understand their operation with a high degree of competence with careful attention to details.
High mathematical ability required.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology/ Chemistry, or a related physical science received from a college or university accredited by a National Association.
Five years of experience in Laboratory supervision.
Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the Texas Water Utilities Association and the North Texas Lab Analysts Association is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all of the various functions, activities, and projects of the laboratory.
Liaison between laboratory, NTMWD departments, and upper management to include special projects.
Forecasting, implementing, and overseeing laboratory annual budget.
Developing bid specifications for external laboratory support including laboratory supplies/ equipment and subcontract lab services.
Ordering supplies and equipment with specific knowledge in NTMWD purchase order requirements.
Reviewing and overseeing implementation of all laboratory procedural documentation (LPMs, QSM, Health and Safety Plan, Waste Management Plan, etc.).
Overseeing laboratory customer analytical reports with respect to turning out in a timely manner.
Responsible for special technical reports on biological or chemical activities, and presenting these reports to upper level management and to state and federal agencies.
Overseeing laboratory personnel issues, such as interviewing, employee reviews, and laboratory- hiring recommendations to NTMWD human resources, laboratory- disciplinary recommendations to NTMWD human resources and lab vacation/ sick leave approvals.
Responsible for Laboratory Quality Control Program and Laboratory Information Management System with approval, development, and implementation through designated program managers.
Responsible for Laboratory Regulatory Compliance issues with NELAP, such as current methodologies and analytical procedures.
Managing personnel and resources through planning, directing, organizing, and implementing of laboratory goals and objectives.
Overseeing laboratory tours of visitors and NTMWD organization representatives.
Member of Laboratory Executive Management Group and Laboratory Management Group.
Serving as a laboratory technical director.